Personal Finance: 610,000 Ditched Banks in Fee-Asco

Sacramento Bee | February 5, 2012

“Bank watchers say consumers can expect more new fees – including the gradual loss of “free” checking – as big banks try to recoup billions in revenue they’ve lost due to congressional reform efforts, such as the recent Durbin Amendment that halved the “swipe fees” that banks charge retailers who accept debit cards.”